Have you ever wanted a job where you can make a difference not only for the people you work with, but also for the wider New Zealand community? 

About New Zealand Blood Service

New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) has sole responsibility for collecting, processing and distributing blood in New Zealand. Through the generosity of our donors, we are able to help save lives through our blood, blood products and other services. At the end of the day, you know that you've contributed in some way to making a difference in someone's life. 

Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture and guide our behaviour each and every day. They inspire us, motivate us and drive us to provide the very best service to the New Zealand public. 

Our Values live in the everyday interactions of our people.  

About the role  

Due to some recent changes in our team, we have an exciting new opportunity for someone to join our Integration team. The Integration team is part of the wider IS team, working as an Integration Team Leader with the NZ Blood Service means that you will be essential to supporting and maintaining the integration of analysers and other applications with the BMS Systems and providing guidance and experience to the integration team.

On a day to day basis you will be maintaining and supporting the interfaces to and from the BMS Systems and other relevant applications, working with the business to provide solutions, configuration of the applications, supporting users with issues and providing guidance and experience to the integration team. NZBS is a very project focused organisation and there is a large involvement of the BMS team in many of those projects, and working on project teams is also an essential part of the role. There is also an opportunity for further role related training to ensure that you can continue to grow in the role.

Whilst the position is primarily in the Integration team, there will be times when you may be required to interact with other areas with the IS team.

About you  

We are looking for a hardworking and values-driven person who wants a challenge and is keen to be part of a team. As the ideal candidate, you would bring to the role: 

• Good knowledge of IT and/or Science
• An eagerness to learn and contribute to IT innovations within NZBS
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Good customer service
• Good people skills
• Good organising skills
• A team approach and enjoy working with a collaborative and passionate group of people
• Experience in IT Projects

This reports to the BMS Manager, is a full time position and is located in the Auckland region.

What's in it for you

• Highly collaborative environment
• Emphasis on upskilling and training
• Exposure to cutting edge technology in both IS and clinical fields
• Be a part of real life saving initiatives

 Sounds like you?

If you are a self-motivated and enthusiastic team-player with strong technical IT skills, we would love to hear from you. 

Come and make a difference with NZBS.